Montgomery County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Alabama with a total population of 227,197. It is the 6th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 36.9 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $58,153. This is 6% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $160,100. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Montgomery County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montgomery County is Black or African American, making up 58.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (30.6%) is well below the state average of 63.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (58.6% vs 25.9%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.3% vs 1.4%).

Education

34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Montgomery County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.8%.